{"id":362017,"date":"2022-02-15T06:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=362017"},"modified":"2022-02-15T06:00:58","modified_gmt":"2022-02-14T20:00:58","slug":"community-guidance-certifies-25-more-in-mental-health-first-aid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/community-guidance-certifies-25-more-in-mental-health-first-aid\/","title":{"rendered":"Community Guidance certifies 25 more in Mental Health First Aid"},"content":{"rendered":"
Staff from Public School System Head Start Program, Tinian Jr.\/Sr. High School, and Youth Affairs Office attend the Youth MHFA training on Jan. 12. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.\u2019s Community Guidance Center\u2019s Healthy Transitions and System of Care Programs completed three MHFA trainings in January: Youth MHFA on Jan. 12, and Adult MHFA on Jan. 13 and 20.<\/p>\n

In partnership with Joeten-Kiyu Public Library and the CNMI Public School System, CGC began 2022 certifying six people in Youth MHFA and 19 people in Adult MHFA during the month of January. <\/p>\n

Participants included staff from PSS Head Start Program, Tinian Jr. Sr. High School, Youth Affairs Office, Northern Marianas Technical Institute, CHCC Non-Communicable Disease Bureau, CGC Behavioral Health Response Program, Joeten-Kiyu Public Library, and students enrolled in the Northern Marianas College Nursing Program. <\/p>\n

Staff from the Northern Marianas Technical Institute and students enrolled in the Northern Marianas College Nursing Program attend the Adult MHFA training on Jan. 13.. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These trainings are all part of CGC\u2019s continued plan and implement Mental Health First Aid trainings for 2022.<\/p>\n

CGC concluded 2021 by certifying a total of 180 individuals in MHFA: 107 in the Youth MHFA curriculum and 73 in the Adult MHFA curriculum. <\/p>\n

MHFA is an evidence-based, early intervention program designed to teach people how to identify, understand and respond to someone who might be struggling with a mental health or substance use challenge\u2014and connect them with appropriate support and resources when necessary. <\/p>\n

Staff of the Commonwealth Healthcare Corp.\u2019s Non-Communicable Disease Bureau, Community Guidance Center\u2019s Behavioral Health Response Program, and Joeten-Kiyu Public Library attend the Adult MHFA training on Jan. 20. (Contributed Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The blended learning delivery mode requires participants to complete a two-hour, self-paced online course, and a five- to six-hour, in-person, instructor-led class. Participants at the end of the training gain confidence in providing initial support to others through a non-linear five-step action step referred to as ALGEE: Assess for risk of suicide or harm, Listen non-judgmentally, Give reassurance and information, Encourage appropriate professional help, and Encourage self-help and other support strategies. <\/p>\n

For more information on MHFA, visit https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org. For contact infoarmation and to request for CGC\u2019s MHFA training, visit https:\/\/chcc.gov.mp\/communitysupporttraining.php or call (670) 323-6560\/61. (PR)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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